basil

Pesto Pasta – A Primer

By William Turner on August 2, 2014 • ( 3 )

Get ready; it’s time for one of summer’s taste treats. Although good quality basil is available in the Southern states for most of the year, those of us in the North have to wait until this time of year to… Read More ›

Salmon and Pesto

By William Turner on August 8, 2011 • ( 1 )

Basil – Part III

By William Turner on August 3, 2011 • ( 0 )

Let’s get some new ideas on how to use basil and pesto sauce. To get the dendrons firing, here are some slightly bizarre, but exciting appetizer ideas that the Society loves. Walnuts with Pesto Sauce:

Basil – Part II

By William Turner on August 2, 2011 • ( 2 )

My daughter-in-law called the other day and asked how to cut basil without ruining the plant. It’s very easy. Trace a stem downward and you will find new little shoots coming out at various points along the stem as shown… Read More ›

Summer Pesto Extravaganza

By William Turner on August 1, 2011 • ( 0 )

Across most of the U.S. and Europe, this is the season for basil, one of the herbs most revered by the Bravado Cooking Society. All Bravado chefs grow their own basil – it is a requirement. If you don’t grow… Read More ›